Tuesday 20 January 2026

Investors seek safe haven assets like gold and silver as the US-Europe trade war spooks markets. 
The federal government and opposition work together to find a compromise on hate speech legislation
Even the airlines think airfares are too high
The number of Australian billionaires hits 48
The hardest luck story at the Australian Open

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Tuesday 20 January 2026
Investors seek safe haven assets like gold and silver as the US-Europe trade war spooks markets.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government and opposition work together to find a compromise on hate speech legislation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Even the airlines think airfares are too high</li>
<li aria-level="1">The number of Australian billionaires hits 48</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hardest luck story at the Australian Open</li>
</ul>
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Trade war crisis; Albo, Ley talk on hate bill; carriers complain about airfares 

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Thursday 28 May 2026

Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists.
Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax 
Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries
Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers
NASA outlines details of what it’s going to do on the moon

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Thursday 28 May 2026
Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries</li>
<li aria-level="1">Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers</li>
<li aria-level="1">NASA outlines details of what it&rsquo;s going to do on the moon</li>
</ul>
Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? Enter code FINANCEFEAR26 when you <a href="http://mumbrella.com.au/finance">buy your ticket</a> to get 20% off.
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Low inflation means rates on hold; CGT debate heats up; NASA’s plans for the moon

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One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin.

From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly — under the new payday super rules.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from major adjustments to payroll and cashflow management, and why businesses need to act now to avoid painful compliance problems later.

One of the biggest changes to Australia&rsquo;s superannuation system in decades is about to begin. From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages &mdash; rather than quarterly &mdash; under the new payday super rules. Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from major adjustments to payroll and cashflow management, and why businesses need to act now to avoid painful compliance problems later.

Q+A: Payday super is coming: what every small business needs to know

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX up 0.7pc on softer inflation data


China rebukes Australia on critical minerals


Second group of women linked to ISIS return


Gina Rinehart revealed as Southern Cross investor


Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire

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ASX up 0.7pc on softer inflation data
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China rebukes Australia on critical minerals
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Second group of women linked to ISIS return
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Gina Rinehart revealed as Southern Cross investor
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Iran accuses US of &lsquo;gross violation&rsquo; of ceasefire
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on softer inflation data

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Trade war crisis; Albo, Ley talk on hate bill; carriers complain about airfares

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